The NFVF takes SA film to the International Emmys

The National Film and Video Foundation takes SA film to the International Emmys

18 November 2015: The National Film and Video Foundation, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, is embarking on a trip to the International Emmys leading a delegation of South Africa's iEmmy judges. The International Emmy Awards have been scheduled to take place from the 21st until 23rd of November 2015.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership-based organization comprised of leading media and entertainment figures from over 50 countries and 500 companies from all sectors of television including Internet, mobile and technology.

The NFVF is recognized as the official representation of South African film industry, therefore it was afforded the status of hosting the semi-final round of judging of the International Emmys. Being recognized by the International Emmys is an honour not only

for the NFVF, but for the country as a whole. Our industry has come a long way, our films receive rave reviews globally and our talent is now on a constant basis being utilized to decide successes of major projects. This will continue to bring attention to the country, ensuring that the film industry thrives and continues to have massive impact to the local economy, says NFVF CEO Zama Mkosi.

The judging took place on Tuesday 07th July 2015 in Johannesburg. South African jurors comprised of credible industry representatives with both television and film expertise. The categories that were assessed during the process are Best Performance by an actor (Latin America) and TV Movie / Mini-Series (Europe).

The following are the jurors who were selected to judge the semifinal round, and two of them will be travelling with the NFVF to represent the SA Film industry:

Akin Omotoso

Brenda Ngxoli

Elize Park

Terry Pheto

Herbert Hadebe

Israel Makoe

Keshni Rajoo

Mariki van der Walt

Miny Schlesinger

Rolie Nikiwe

South Africa's involvement in the judging of the iEmmys assists in elevating the profile of the local television and film industries as well as that of talent. The NFVF in partnership with industry bodies host the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) annually, therefore this process serves as a learning tool to be implemented during the SAFTAs judging, as the industry embarks on the 10-year celebration of the awards.

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Contact Person

Naomi Mokhele

Manager: Communications

Tel: +27 11 483 0880

Cell: +27 82 496 9324

naomim@nfvf.co.za

www.nfvf.co.za

Twitter: @IamNaomiM

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The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is governed by the National Film and Video Foundation Act 73 of 1997 as amended by Cultural Laws Amendment Act 36 of 2001. The mandate of the NFVF, in terms of section 3 of the Act, is:

To promote and develop the film and video industry;

To provide and encourage the provision of opportunities for persons, especially from disadvantaged communities to get involved in the film and video industry;

To encourage the development and distribution of local film and video products;

To support the nurturing and development of access to the film and video industry;

To address historical imbalances in the infrastructure and distribution of skills and resources in the film and video industry.

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